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The 1% Dine in Davos as Latin America Pulls People Out of Poverty
As the world's elites meet in Davos, one NGO says their proposals will likely be based on “dangerous delusions.”
New Year, Same as the Old Year? 2015 Reproductive Rights Preview
Reproductive justice advocates are going to be working overtime to fight harmful legislation.
Why the CIA Is So Eager to Demolish Whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling
The CIA's reputation certainly needs a lift. It has rolled downhill at an accelerating pace in the dozen years since telling President George W. Bush what he wanted the …
Ahead of Obama Visit, a Report Card on India
The Modi government came to power standing on an anti-corruption plank. However, little has been really achieved in this area.
Supreme Court Upholds Auto Stop With No Traffic Violation
It's just the latest Supreme Court decision to effectively enlarge police powers and restrict Fourth Amendment protections.
Interim Settlement Reached in Lac Megantic Oil Train Disaster, but Culprits Say “It Wasn’t Us“
The initial compensation agreement for some victims of the 2013 disaster comes amid continued support for oil trains in Canada.
Trading Away Our Environmental Future: The Trans-Pacific Partnership
If we can stop the TPP agreement, future trade negotiations may be more positive for communities and the planet.
Dysfunctional Drones Underscore Mission Mess at Homeland Security
A new report confirms DHS's Customs and Border Protection program lacks a clear definition of what constitutes a secure border.
How Washington’s War on Terror Has Become a War on Human Rights Defenders in Central America
Human rights defenders and activists are facing terrorism charges in Guatemala.
Building Their Own Gallows: The Oil Pipelines
The debate surrounding labor's support for oil pipelines has largely centered on a false dichotomy: jobs vs. climate.